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Bright Wedges

HOW TO WEAR: Depending on how much leg you want to show, try these with anything from crisp tailored shorts to cropped straight-leg jeans.
WHAT TO AVOID: Wide-leg trousers that hit at the ankles or middle of the heel can throw off proportions and make legs appear stumpy.
SHOP THE LOOK: (clockwise from top) Suede and cork, Michael Michael Kors, $135; 866-709-5677 for stores. Snakeskin and cork, Salvatore Ferragamo, $650; 212-759-3822. Leather with rope detail, Christian Louboutin, $535; 888-222-7639. Leather and straw, D&G, $585; 800-979-3038 for stores. Patent leather and straw, Tila March, $395; 914-472-4033.

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Boho Clutches

HOW TO WEAR: Don't be afraid to mix a patterned purse with print clothing—as long as both share the same color palette.
WHAT TO AVOID: Overly preppy jewelry, such as enamel bangles or bow necklaces.
SHOP THE LOOK: (from top) Abaca ikat with wood and plastic beads, Rafe New York, $250; rafe.com. Silk ikat, Dries Van Noten, $805; 612-822-2414. Metallic leather with glass beads, Donald J. Pliner, $265; donaldjpliner.com.

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Summer Boots

HOW TO WEAR: Kick back in an oversize, broken-in T and loose denim shorts or a Liberty-print prairie skirt.
WHAT TO AVOID: Tucking jeans into boots?that look is better suited to fall.
SHOP THE LOOK: (from top) Suede, 7 for All Mankind, $420; 7forallmankind.com for stores. Suede and canvas with leather trim, Fratelli Rossetti, $740; 212-888-5107. Leather and canvas with brass, Daniblack, $275; 408-354-3355. Linen, Carlos by Carlos Santana, $129; shoes.com.

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Grecian Sandals

HOW TO WEAR: Consider a dress—either the T-shirt variety with a skinny metallic belt or a print maxi dress in a flowing fabric.
WHAT TO AVOID: A structured silhouette, which would be at odds with your footwear's easygoing feel.
SHOP THE LOOK: (from top) Metallic leather, Diane von Furstenberg, $245; dvf.com. Metallic leather and rope, Candela, $195; urbanoutfitters.com. Metallic and patent leather with metal rings, Nanette Lepore, $295; zappos.com. Suede with brass rings, Moschino, $615; moschino.com.

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Doctor Bags

HOW TO WEAR: The classic shape works with pantsuits, as well as with blouses and pencil skirts. But it's also sharp next to jeans and a blazer.
WHAT TO AVOID: Carrying it to an evening event. This purse is polished, but it's strictly for daytime.
SHOP THE LOOK: (from top) Embossed leather with metal studs, Lauren Merkin, $525; 212-239-2459. Leather, DKNY, $345; at select DKNY stores. Leather and canvas with metallic leather trim, Louis Vuitton, $2,400; louisvuitton.com. Leather with metal, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière, $2,595; 212-206-0872. Leather with metal, Tod's, $1,425; tods.com for stores.